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Rally Day Schedule

Tuesday, February 19

4-5 p.m.

Rally Day Traditions Tea: College archivist Nanci Young will discuss the history, meaning and tradition of Rally Day, illustrated with photos from Rally Days past. Refreshments served. Neilson Browsing Room.

Wednesday, February 20

Smith College Medalists’ Presentations

2:40–4 p.m.

Gail Paster ’66, Shakespeare scholar: open class and discussion of Twelfth Night. Seelye Hall 207. Reception follows in the Mortimer Rare Book Room, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

4–5:30 p.m.

Kay Holekamp ’73, zoologist and field biologist: “Effects of Human Disturbances on African Carnivores.” McConnell 103/foyer.

4:10–5 p.m.

Anne De Groot ’78, scientist and entrepreneur: “The Future Is Now: Genes to (Personalized) Vaccines.” Ford Hall 240. Reception with pizza and beverages follows, 5–5:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Janet McKinley ’76, global investor and philanthropist: “Saving for Change: What Malian Women Can Teach Us All.” Smith College Conference Center.

7-10 p.m.

Rally Day Carnival: a Campus Center full of fun activities.

Thursday, February 21: Rally Day

1:30 p.m.

Rally Day Convocation: Celebrate five outstanding and inspiring Smith alumnae, cheer for Student Teaching Award and Gavel Award winners, and find out who this year’s commencement speaker will be. John M. Greene Hall.